B.C. extends replant help
British Columbia adds $8.4 million to program.
Strategies for Honeycrisp
Scientists respond to questions about harvest and storage practices.
How to measure Honeycrisp qualities
Titratable acidity, chlorophyll, and dry matter concentration may be tools to predict quality and storage potential.
Packing apples in Italy
Presizing and presorting apples into storage changes the way apples are packed in Italy.
Bigger crops ahead
Growers will need to produce niche varieties and maximize production efficiency, marketers say.
Predicting cold hardiness of grapes
WSU model is used by U.S. and international grape growers.
Douglas Fruit finds its niche
The family business specializes in organic stone fruits.
Beating the odds
Packing lines should be designed with more concern about food safety, says fruit grower and packer Warren Morgan.
Blake Slaybaugh, Young Grower from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
grower / Gettysburg, Pennsylvania age / 20 crops / apples, peaches business / Mt. Ridge Farms other experience
Cold winters can damage grapevine roots
Irrigation after harvest is critical in preventing cold damage to roots.